Publication date: 29.05.2024
Graduated lawyer with experience of more than 7 years with experience in the field of public procurement, civil, administrative law and document drafting, expert in communication and dispute resolution, author of a legal blog and social media.
Increase in Alimony
According to family law, parents have equal rights regarding the upbringing of children. Education means not only the spiritual development of a child but also material support. However, not all parents fulfill their responsibilities. Often the care of the child falls on the shoulders of one of the parents, and in such a situation, it is worth worrying about increasing alimony. For this, a lawsuit on increasing the amount of alimony is filed along with additional documents that will confirm the increase in expenses for the child.
A Lawsuit to Increase the Amount of Alimony: When Can It Be Filed
- Financial situation of one of the parties: For example, if the person with whom the child lives has lost their job, they can submit an application for increasing the amount of alimony. Or if the alimony payer's income has increased significantly, they will be able to pay more to support their child. As an argument in court, you can provide a certificate from the place of work about a change in income, a health certificate, etc.
- Health of the child: If the child is often sick or needs constant medication, this will be a reason to revise the amount of alimony. In this case, an extract from the child's medical card and an application for an increase in alimony are provided.
- Other valid reasons: This can include the child's extracurricular activities, such as expenses for musical instruments or trips to participate in sports competitions, etc.
The grounds for increasing the amount of alimony may vary. The main task of the plaintiff is to submit a statement on increasing the amount of alimony and add documents that will confirm the necessity of the increase.
What You Need to Know About the Increase in Alimony
Submitting a legal statement on increasing the amount of alimony to the court does not guarantee the result. To receive a larger amount for child support, it is crucial to argue your requirements effectively. This is why it is better to immediately contact a qualified lawyer who will help find legal levers of influence on the alimony payer. Additionally, before submitting an application to the court, you should know the following:
- It is possible to increase the amount of alimony only through the court. For this purpose, an application for increasing the amount of alimony and supporting documents must be submitted, arguing for the need to increase the payment. Of course, it is possible to increase the amount of alimony with the consent of the parties in a pre-trial procedure, but it is not always possible to find a compromise.
- When filing a claim for alimony collection, the court fee is not paid, as provided for by the Law of Ukraine "On Court Fees".
- As evidence, it is sufficient to provide any information that confirms a change in the income of one of the parents or documents that confirm the increase in child support costs.
In general, success in court depends on the correctness of the substantiation of claims. If the statement of claim is prepared in accordance with the requirements and documents are provided that confirm the importance of increase in the amount of alimony, there is a high probability that the court will satisfy the claimant's request.
To guarantee success, you should entrust this task to a qualified lawyer. The specialist will study the specifics of the case and prepare documents for the court. Also, the specialist will represent the plaintiff's interests in court and will be able to convince the court of the need to increase the amount of alimony.
